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A steaming bowl of hearty black-eyed peas with chunks of ham, a traditional new years food.

New Year's Black-Eyed Peas

A traditional dish believed to bring good luck in the new year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 198
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried black-eyed peas soaked overnight
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 ham hock
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked black-eyed peas and rinse them under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, combine the peas, water, and ham hock.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
  6. Remove ham hock before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with cornbread for a complete meal. Some people add a dime to the pot for extra luck - just be sure to warn your guests!

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